It's not people saying they want a draw or that we should play for a draw over a win is it???not having any of this settle for a point stuff. we're top of the league and should have bags of confidence. should be going into every game looking for 3 points.
EMC is not quite firing on all cylinders yet but he’s quality and kinda assisted 2 yesterday right?Once Rudoni is back I think BTA would be worth a run on the left side, he offers far more of a goal threat and assists than EMC.
And wouldn't lose his man every 5 minutes when defending.
He certainly has that ability, but I cant see BTA getting dropped once Rudoni comes back, the guys been sensational so far, and deserves to keep his place (imho) So I'd say EMC's place is under the most pressure.Whilst I appreciate BTA's workmanship, he can't dribble. EMC leaves multiple defenders for dead numerous times a game
That's very fair comment.EMC is not quite firing on all cylinders yet but he’s quality and kinda assisted 2 yesterday right?
It’s nice that we’ve got options I think.
Yeah, it’s a really nice problem to have.That's very fair comment.
But BTA IS firing on all cylinders at the moment. No way he gets dropped once Rudoni comes back. So does Rudoni wait for his chance? Or does he come straight back in, and if so for who?
That's very fair comment.
But BTA IS firing on all cylinders at the moment. No way he gets dropped once Rudoni comes back. So does Rudoni wait for his chance? Or does he come straight back in, and if so for who?
Possibly, but that would break up the balance that we have down our right side with the understanding that's developed between Tats and MvE.Tats? Devils advocate
Possibly, but that would break up the balance that we have down our right side with the understanding that's developed between Tats and MvE.
And there was us thinking our squad was too small !
We may not have big numbers, but we definitely have good quality options.
(In part due to the excellent form of BTA who has already beaten his goal tally for the whole of last season)
Id take sakamoto out and play BTA wideYeah, it’s a really nice problem to have.
Going on the basis that Torp came back in yesterday when fully fit, I’d guess that Rudoni will be straight back in.
You’re right, it does beg the question…dropping BTA would feel incredibly harsh and counter productive when he’s in the form he is.
Hmmmm…I’m glad I don’t make these decisions!
Torp was still match fit as only out with a painful ankle. Rudoni will need time to get up to speed. This will happen as he fights to get his place back. But in reality we could be light in his position and could start him and leave him on fir as long as his legs last.Yeah, it’s a really nice problem to have.
Going on the basis that Torp came back in yesterday when fully fit, I’d guess that Rudoni will be straight back in.
You’re right, it does beg the question…dropping BTA would feel incredibly harsh and counter productive when he’s in the form he is.
Hmmmm…I’m glad I don’t make these decisions!
Would love another win but would also take a draw.
King, Austin and Lampard out.How do you feel about a loss?
One of the coaches sent a message to EMC via Brandon Thomas and within about 3 minutes EMC was taking on the full back and driving into the boxEmc wasn't superb or anything yesterday but he did get 2 assists pretty much. Not sure why some trying to put him down
Frank is going to have to manage Rudonis minutes until he gets up to speed having such a long lay off!That's very fair comment.
But BTA IS firing on all cylinders at the moment. No way he gets dropped once Rudoni comes back. So does Rudoni wait for his chance? Or does he come straight back in, and if so for who?
Because they are at home he will not set them up to be negative or the fans will get fed up and start to get restless. Frank need to exploit their weaknesses and go at them hardThis 'take a draw' business is annoying. I know Pompey get themselves fired up, they fight hard but they are not even close to the talent we have. Over 90 minutes we should win. Every team will want the scalp of the leaders but we must make sure games like this are not one of them. Lets hope we put our 'odd' performance from yesterday behind us and back on dominant form for this one. I feel it's a similar game to Millwall....and look how we dealt with that?
We have a few tougher games (on paper) coming soon, so post another 3 points now becuase there will be a lull in results at some point before we kick on.
1-3 to City
I think the ex Forest boss identified the reason for player tirednessSame team. Fuck the excuses of being tired that we became used to under Robins. Subs are there again if we need.
BTA definitely offers much more defensively than EMC on the leftOnce Rudoni is back I think BTA would be worth a run on the left side, he offers far more of a goal threat and assists than EMC.
And wouldn't lose his man every 5 minutes when defending.
I thought that before Millwall, watched a bit of them last night, they're nothing specialHad a niggling feeling for a while this will be our first defeat and cant even say why
I can, its because youre a negative nelly!!Had a niggling feeling for a while this will be our first defeat and cant even say why
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